ERPs and rust
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 18:40
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Member - Sparky (Brisvegas)
Has anyone had any experience dealing with the company that make ERPs?
About 18 months ago I had an 8 pad system put on my HJ60 (which was rust free @ the time) but now has the cancer and is beginning to spread. Before purchasing I did ring the company direct and they said that it would prevent rust growing/spreading but if rust was there, it would bring it 'out' - but wouldn't grow. Admittedly ithe rust is not huge, but significant enough for me to worry. I contacted the supplier and they have been very helpful but now I am trying to deal with ERPs - the company - and am getting the run around. The general
feedback I am getting from them is '...it's on
old car...can't help you...'
Any genuine advice?
Sparky
Reply By: mcgra - Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 20:52
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 20:52
hi sparky
i have just installed one on my 60 series.
they do state on the web site that it doesnt stop it but more slows it down.
i go over my car greasing and checking in the unusual
places have found some before i installed it and have been continuing.
the main area for concern was my roof but have now decided that best to go for a strip and respray.
if you had it in writing about stopping rust you would be covered but i doubt they would of given you that.
whats more is can you prove the rust would of come through any slower.
i guess you can bat and ball with them all you like but i doubt they will give yoiu a refund or repair said rust.
but they might just send you some paint sealer and lanolin in good faith.
gra
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Follow Up By: Member - Sparky (Brisvegas) - Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 21:15
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 21:15
Thanks gra
A point you might consider before you respray is that they (ERPs)suggest you wait 12 months to allow any rust to come to the surface before painting...??
Sparks
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Reply By: Rosco - Bris. - Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 21:48
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 21:48
Sparky
Sorry about the bad news ... I've none good to offer. Visited a web page some time ago ... can't remember the address, but basically claimed the system was useless .... unless the vehicle is constantly immersed in salt water.
It is used effectively on bridges and wharf pylons etc for this very reason ... you need the saline solution to complete the electrical circuit.
I know, I know ... there will be heaps of good honest folk out there telling me I don't know my arse from my elbow.
Just my opinion ... I reckon it's a heap of you know what and a con.
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Follow Up By: Member - Sparky - Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 22:37
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 22:37
Thanks anyway...
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Reply By: Glenno - Wednesday, Mar 24, 2004 at 23:10
Wednesday, Mar 24, 2004 at 23:10
I think everyone has missed the point. The system that is used for boats etc that uses
the block of lead on theback of the boat is totally different to the capacitive couping system that ERPS & Counteract use.
Have a look at the technology that ERPS & Counteract use and then compare it to the other systems on the market, you will see the difference.
the capacity coupling system doesnt require the car to be imersed in water whereas the anode based system with
the block of lead does.
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Follow Up By: Member - Sparky - Thursday, Mar 25, 2004 at 00:15
Thursday, Mar 25, 2004 at 00:15
Thanks Glenno...
That is also my understanding. I spoke to ERPs today...the chap there has been extremely helpful and at this stage want to follow up on why the rust has occured. He also explained that the system is, as you said, based on different technology (coupling) as opposed to others...
Will let everyone know how it turns out...
Ta
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